Wheatley woman starts Wear A Smile campaign

WHEATLEY — Joyce Walker of Wheatley, is hoping that her idea of ‘wearing a smile’ will wear off on others as she launches her new campaign.

“I’m an upbeat, joyful person,” she said. “Over the past year, COVID has made it very difficult to stay happy and motivated.”

Walker finds that there is a huge disconnect between people, especially when out and about. She feels that this disconnect is the product of not being able to see people’s facial expressions.

“A smile can change a person’s day,” she said. It gives a glimmer of hope — and in today’s world, we need hope.”

JOYCE WALKER

Her program, called Wear a Smile, utilizes wearable stickers and buttons, which she hopes people will wear to show others that they care.

A local minister, public speaker and wedding officiant, Walker is used to bringing smiles to people’s faces. Her smile project aims to spread happiness at such a difficult time.

“Wear a smile and share a smile,” she adds.

Walker is selling the stickers and buttons at very close to her cost and vows that any extra money made on them will go to the Wheatley Area Food Bank.

Her website, www.connectionoflove.com tells her story and is the place to go if you’d like to order stickers or buttons.

Just click on the Smile Project link when there and you’ll be able to share your smile.